The Library's Legal Answer BookAmerican Library Association, 2003 M01 23 - 361 pages Libraries are in the thick of legal issues as new technologies add layers of complexity to everyday work in the library. How do you know what's legal? What can you do to identify and address issues before they turn into bona fide legal matters? Where do you turn for help? With coverage of all the issues of the day—filters, fair use, copyright, Web publishing and Internet use, software sharing, ADA compliance, free speech, privacy, access, and employment and liability issues—you will have a "librarian's J.D." in short order! Detailed and ready-to-apply answers to more than 600 legal questions will make this trouble-shooting guide your favorite quick-reference. |
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Page 258
... matter that he knows to be exhibited on land or chattels in his possession or under his control is subject to liability for its continued publication . " 55 Again , no court case has addressed this matter in a library setting ...
... matter that he knows to be exhibited on land or chattels in his possession or under his control is subject to liability for its continued publication . " 55 Again , no court case has addressed this matter in a library setting ...
Page 293
... matters of " public concern . " Public employee speech that is not a matter of " public concern " is generally not protected by the First Amendment , perhaps harking back to an aphorism in 1892 penned by Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes ...
... matters of " public concern . " Public employee speech that is not a matter of " public concern " is generally not protected by the First Amendment , perhaps harking back to an aphorism in 1892 penned by Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes ...
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... matter of " political , social , or other concern to the community . " 58 The court considers " the content , form ... matters which transpire within a government office are of public concern would mean that virtually every remark ...
... matter of " political , social , or other concern to the community . " 58 The court considers " the content , form ... matters which transpire within a government office are of public concern would mean that virtually every remark ...
Contents
Libraries and Copyright | 13 |
Designing the Library Web Page | 85 |
Filters and Other Restrictions on Internet Access | 124 |
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